Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

For more than 130 years, Pi Lambda Phi has been guided by a commitment to the elimination of prejudice. This month, we celebrate authenticity, inclusion, and the strength that comes from a brotherhood where everyone belongs.💜💛

06/01/2026

Congratulations, Spring 2026 graduates! As you step into the next chapter, remember the bonds you’ve formed and the brotherhood that shaped you. Continue to lead courageously and stay involved with Pilam, “Not Four Years, But a Lifetime.”

05/28/2026

Happy 104th chartering anniversary to WVU! The chapter closed in 1959, but thanks to some innovative approaches to promotion and recruitment, they were re-founded in 2020 in the middle of the pandemic. Read how the HQ drew up a new playbook to recruit 43 new members through social media and digital communications.
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05/26/2026

We’re sad to report the passing of Bradley Part (UCLA ‘58) on May 8. Bradley was a proud member of the “Lunch Bunch,” a group of CA Upsilon alumni from the 50s and 60s who met monthly to stay connected long after their chapter closed. His obituary said, “socializing and traveling with his fraternity brothers from Pi Lambda Phi” was among his favorite activities.

05/25/2026

As we gather with loved ones this , let’s pause to honor the Pilam brothers and all veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. During WWII, more than a third of our US and Canadian brothers served—many never returned. The October 1945 Tripod honored our “Gold Star” brothers who gave their lives for our country. We remember them today.

05/23/2026

On GM1 Awareness Day, we remember Violet Law and stand with families affected by this rare childhood disease. Read about Dr. David Law’s (Cal Berkeley ‘04) heartfelt advocacy for newborn screening to honor his daughter’s legacy, and how his Pilam brothers came together to offer support, expertise, and compassion when it mattered most.
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Each year on May 23, families, advocates, and medical professionals recognize GM1 Awareness Day, raising awareness for GM1 Gangliosidosis, a rare and terminal genetic disease that affects children and families around the world. For Dr. David “Noodles” Law ‘04 (Cal Berkeley), the day is deeply....

05/22/2026

Fuel up the family truckster and hit the road for ! Traveling to other Pilam chapters builds bonds, can inspire new ideas, and is always a great time. The chapter that logs the most miles is recognized with the annual Jack Buchheit Interchapter Travel Award.

05/21/2026

Arthur Garfield Hays (Columbia 1902) was an American lawyer and champion of civil liberties issues. He is best known as a co-founder and general counsel of the American Civil Liberties Union, and for participating in notable cases including the Sacco and Vanzetti and Scopes Monkey trials, on which the movie “Inherit the Wind” was based. He also served as Supreme Rex of Pi Lambda Phi.

05/20/2026

May 2026 Chapter News is here! Check out the latest from: Shippensburg, East Stroudsburg, Cal Berkeley, Bloomsburg, Temple, East Carolina, Ohio State, Drexel, Hofstra, Eastern Washington, MIT, Western Carolina, St. John’s, FSU, Frostburg State, Pace, and Roanoke.

Check out the latest updates from: Shippensburg, East Stroudsburg, Cal Berkeley, Bloomsburg, Temple, East Carolina, Ohio State, Drexel, Hofstra, Eastern Washington, MIT, Western Carolina, St. John’s, FSU, Frostburg State, Pace, and Roanoke. Shippensburg – Six degrees of makin’ bacon Congrats t...